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Find the cosine of ∠G (Must give explanation)

also why does my calculator say its undefined if I do the cos invert of (85/77) ??

cos^-1(85/77) = undefined ?? why


Find The Cosine Of G Must Give Explanation Also Why Does My Calculator Say Its Undefined If I Do The Cos Invert Of 8577 Cos18577 Undefined Why class=

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Answer:

[tex]\displaystyle \cos (G)=\frac{36}{85}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Recall that cosine is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse:

[tex]\displaystyle \cos(G)=\frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}[/tex]

The hypotenuse is always the side opposite to the right angle. In this case, it is

85.

The adjacent side to G is 36.

Therefore:

[tex]\displaystyle \cos (G)=\frac{36}{85}[/tex]

For your other question, remember that in a right triangle, cosine is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.

As you know, the hypotenuse is always the longest side in a right triangle.

Therefore, the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse will never be greater than 1.

Since 85/77 is greater than 1, it is undefined.

The same applies to sine as well.